The Devil's Punchbowl, Powerscourt
The Devil's Punchbowl near Powerscourt and Glencree is a moderate-to-strenuous 8–10 km mountain walk through forestry and upland terrain leading to a steep-sided corrie lake. The Devil's Punchbowl corrie was carved by glacial activity during the last Ice Age — the name comes from the bowl-shaped corrie surrounding the mountain lake. Allow 3–5 hours.
Where this walk goes
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Highlights of this walk
- Dramatic mountain scenery above Powerscourt Estate
- Views across Glencree and surrounding mountains
- Steep-sided corrie lake formed by glacial erosion
- Forestry and upland walking combined
- The Devil's Punchbowl corrie was carved by glacial activity during the last Ice Age
How to walk it
Start at Crone Wood car park near Powerscourt. The Devil's Punchbowl Walk is approx. 8–10 km — a moderate-to-strenuous mountain walk through forestry and upland terrain leading to the Devil's Punchbowl corrie. Allow 3–5 hours. Forest tracks, mountain paths and exposed upland ground.
Local tips
- Waterproof footwear essential
- Mist and low cloud reduce visibility
- Carry layers and food for a long day
- Rocky sections can be slippery in wet weather
- Strong winds on exposed sections
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